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Amy Traynor

Amy Traynor is a cocktail blogger and photographer. Since 2018, she's shared classic, modern, and her own cocktail recipes to her audience on Instagram (179k followers) and Moodymixologist.com. She's the author of The Essential Bar Book for Home Mixologists and Essential 3-Ingredient Cocktails. Amy lives in New Hampshire with her husband and two daughters.

This post is sponsored by Spirit Hub. Learn more about how Spirit Hub brings craft spirits from independent distilleries to your doorstep here. A Quill is a lesser-known Negroni riff that takes the classic cocktail to the next level with a rinse of absinthe! This is an easy way to experiment with a classic bittersweet cocktail, and …

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The holidays are just around the corner, which means it’s time for festive cocktail + appetizer pairings! This delicious mini grilled cheese is savory and sweet, pairing perfectly with a classic bittersweet, bubbly Americano. If you’re looking for a no-fuss holiday appetizer, these gooey grilled cheeses with mustard and jam are the answer. Made with …

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The Piña Colada is a classic, frozen summer cocktail that blends white rum with the tropical flavors of pineapple and coconut. It's an indulgent summer cocktail and probably the most iconic vacation drink of all time. These two easy Piña Colada recipes are simple but perfectly balanced and offer you a choice, whether you want …

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Yesterday was a pretty big day - we welcomed our daughter Avery into the world! Last month I created this recipe as a tribute to our new baby girl and to all the joys summertime brings. I’m taking a bit of a maternity leave, but I’ll still be popping in here occasionally to share some …

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This fruity, herbal gin cocktail combines the flavors of ripe raspberries and fragrant basil blossoms for a summery twist on the popular Gin Basil Smash cocktail. As we move into July, we’re reaching peak raspberry season here in the northeast. Berries are ripe and abundant, and all the herbs are overflowing in my garden. If …

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